Specialty Dentist in Paediatric Dentistry

Job responsibilities

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1. BACKGROUND

This substantive position has become available to increase the capacity within the Leeds Dental Institute to meet the current demands on our Paediatric Dentistry services. The Leeds Dental Institute is part of the Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust and is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic and appropriately trained specialty dentist (SD) to this post. The service is currently under review with regard to the longer term staffing needs of the department.

2. OBJECTIVES OF THE POST

The key objectives of this post is to support the Specialist service in Paediatric Dentistry based at Leeds Dental Institute to enable local and national waiting time targets to be met. This is particularly focused on the need to have sufficient capacity to ensure patients in are seen in a timely manner.

3. REQUIREMENTS OF THE POST

3.1 General Training and Qualifications

Full registration with the GDC.

3.2 Experience

See Person Specification.

Applicants shall have completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate hospital experience in the field of childrens dentistry.

Applicants shall have adequate experience of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning clinics and the provision of paediatric dentistry within the secondary care system.

It is desirable (but not essential) for applicants to have completed Specialist training in Paediatric Dentistry or equivalent and be on the GDC Paediatric Dentistry Specialist register.

3.3 Personal Attributes

All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English adequate to enable effective communication about medical/dental topics with patients and colleagues demonstrated by one of the following:

That applicants have undertaken undergraduate medical/dental training in English;

or

have achieved the following scores in the academic International English Language Testing System (IELTS) in a single sitting within 24 months at time of application Overall 7, Speaking 7, Reading 7, and Writing 7.

If applicants believe they have adequate communication skills but do not fit into one of these examples they must provide supporting evidence.

He/She will have an understanding of current NHS management and Trusts and be aware of the responsibilities that a specialty doctor post brings.

3.4 Clinical Audit

The SD will be required to participate in the clinical audit of departmental work and may work with other members of the dental team, under Consultant supervision. It is expected that they will complete audit projects and complete the audit cycle during the post, and for this to be included in allocated time in the individuals job plan as a supporting programmed activity (or part of one). It would be expected that the time allocated for this would include attendance at the relevant departmental audit meeting(s) and that such attendance would be recorded (in accordance with the Trusts clinical audit policy).

In the discharge of these responsibilities the appointee will be expected to maintain and update his/her skills and knowledge through appropriate continuing medical/dental education.

4. TEACHING

The SD may contribute to the teaching of dental under graduates, hygiene and therapy students, as the need arises.

They will be required to contribute regularly to the Departmental Seminars and Study/Journal Club.

5.2 Accountability

The postholder is managerially accountable for the use of resources to the managing consultant and professionally accountable to the Chief Medical Officer through Clinical Directors. This may be amended in the light of the Trusts management arrangements.

5.3 Standards of Conduct and Behaviour

You are required to work to the standards set out by the General Medical Council in Good Medical Practice. This includes protecting patients when you believe that a doctors or other colleagues conduct, performance or health is a threat to them. If, after establishing the facts, it is necessary, you must follow the Trusts procedures in this matter and inform your Clinical Director or Medical Director in the first instance.

Your general conduct at work should comply with the standards set out in the Trusts document on Appraisal, in particular the section on Core Behaviours.

5.4 Job Planning

It is a contractual requirement that the specialty doctor undergoes an annual job plan. Progression through pay thresholds will be dependant on achieving the criteria as set out in the terms and conditions of service for Specialty Doctors - England 2008.

5.5 Appraisal

Appraisal will be a contractual requirement for all medical & dental staff and the Trust attaches considerable importance to this approach intended to be of benefit to individual staff and to achieve the highest possible standards in the delivery of healthcare and services. Arrangements for annual appraisal will be managed through the managing consultant/Clinical Director.

5.6 Leave Arrangements

All leave should be applied for in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy, normally giving six weeks notice of any leave, other than in exceptional circumstances.

5.7 Training

During the course of your employment, you agree to undergo whatever training the Trust deems necessary. This may include, but is not limited to, induction training, professional development and safe working practices. Funding of such training will be in accordance with the Trusts Staff Development Policy.

5.8 Continuing Medical Education

The Trust fully supports the requirement for CME by the relevant Royal College and acknowledges that it is an essential component of a specialty doctors professional activities that will be reviewed during the appraisal process and revalidation. Time and financial support for these activities will be granted in accordance with the Trusts Leave Policy.

5.9 Secretarial Support

As part of the resource commitments to enable the postholder to fulfil their job plan, the appointee will have access to such secretarial assistance as is required. This will be discussed with the appointee.

5.10 Health & Safety

The Trust has a responsibility to provide a safe working environment for all staff. As an employee/supervisor/manager you are responsible for your own safety and that of others. This will require you to comply with the Trust arrangements for Health & Safety and Risk Management. As a supervisor/manager, you will be responsible for ensuring your team work in a safe manner and are competent to do so.

5.11 Equality & Diversity

The jobholder must comply with all policies and procedures designed to ensure equality of employment and that services are delivered in ways that meet the individual needs of patients and their families. No person whether they are staff, patient or visitor should receive less favourable treatment because of their gender, ethnic origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, religion etc.

The Trust's Equality and Diversity Policy ensures that barriers to employment for disadvantaged groups are identified and removed, and that no person is treated less favourably on the grounds of their race, ethnic group, religion, impairment, age, gender, sexual orientation or mental health status. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled applicants and post holders where required.

6. THE LEEDS WAY VALUES

Our values are part of what make us different from other trusts, so we see this as a strength, as well as a responsibility. They have been developed by our staff and set out what they see as important to how we work. Our five values are:

Patient-centered

Collaborative

Fair

Accountable

Empowered

Clinical, Academic, and Personal Skills

Essential

• Clinical governance
• Audit
• Works in partnership with patients
• Effective communication skills
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Managing others & team involvement
• Professional integrity and respect
• Learning and personal development

Desirable

• Research Skills
• Teaching
• Leadership Skills

Qualifications

Essential

• BDS / BChD or equivalent dental qualification

Desirable

• Additional degree/diploma (e.g. M Clin.Dent.MSc)

Experience

Essential

• Proven ability to work effectively in different clinical settings required in the job.
• Training in evidence based dentistry

Desirable

• Specialty knowledge exam

Eligibility, Fitness to practice, and Language Skills

Essential

• Eligible for full registration with the GDC as a dentist.
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• Applicants shall have completed at least 2 years full time postgraduate training (or equivalent gained on a part time or flexible basis) since first obtaining registration including adequate hospital
• Significant experience of assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, and the provision of Paediatric Dentistry within the secondary care system
• Applicants knowledge is up to date and fit to practise safely
• All applicants to have demonstrable skills in written and spoken English that are adequate to enable effective communication about medical topics with patients and colleagues,
• Meets professional health requirements

Desirable

• Specialist registration with the GDC in Paediatric Dentistry

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).